Tag: Example

  • Teach Your Children Well

    פרשת ניצבים / כ”ג באלול תשפ”ב

    The Torah mentions that not only were adults present at Moses’s admonitions but that their children were there as well. Why was this so important? To show that it is important that children see how important it is to the adults. Children are sponges. They observe everything. If they see it is important for their parents, then it is important to them.

  • Lead by Example

    פרשת בהעלותך / ט”ו בסיון תשפ”ב

    This week’s portion leads with the commandment to Aaron, the High Priest, to clean & prepare the Menorah. Why does he have to do this? Can’t he delegate this job to an underling? The answer is that to the Torah leadership means to lead by example. Sometimes you have to do the dirty work yourself.

  • Moral Leadership

    פרשת אמור / י”ב באייר תשפ”ב – כ”ז בעומר

    The Torah starts the portion by detailing the physical & moral attributes of what we expect of the Priests. It ends with an admonition against desecrating God’s name. It is important to remember that when someone identifies as a religious person he represents God. His behavior is a reflection of God.

  • Holiness in the Center

    ה’ בחשוון תשפ”ב / October 11, 2021

    Abraham is sent on a holy mission to be at the center of the ancient world. This so that others may learn from him.